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Bannerghatta National Park is one of the well conserved animal sanctuaries in India and is a must-visit place in Bangalore. There are many things to see here, like the Grand Safari that will take you deep into the Forest, the Butterfly Park, the Butterfly and Animal Museum, and finally, the Zoo.
The main attraction of this park is Bears, Lions, White tigers, Bengal tigers, White peacocks and many more endangered species.
Steps
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1Reach the Kempegowda BMTC bus stand by 9AM morning.
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2Board bus no.365 or 365J from platform number 17, which directly goes to the Bannerghatta national park.Advertisement
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3If you stay somewhere near Whitefield area in Bangalore, take a bus no.335 from Hope farm to Marathahalli bridge, bus no.500C from there to Jayadeva hospital junction and bus no.365 from there to the park.
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4Walk to the main ticket counter, pay Rs.260/ person if you want to go for the grand Safari that includes Bear safari, Tiger safari, Lion safari, Herbivorous safari and the zoo.
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5Pay Rs.25 for camera and Rs. 120 for video camera.
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6Pay Rs.80/person if you want to see only the zoo and not the Safari.
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7If you want to visit the Butterfly Park, walk up to the entry of the butterfly park and pay Rs.25/person and Rs.25 for camera (If not paid at the main gate)
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8Discount available for children between 5 years to 12 years (Rs.130), below 5 years (free), senior citizens over 60 years (Rs. 160, ID proof is must) and physically disabled, also foreign citizens can pay in US $
Community Q&A
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QuestionDo I need to pay if I use a mobile camera?Community AnswerNo.
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QuestionAre outside foods allowed or not? Also, does the counter accept cards or only cash payments?LakshmiCommunity AnswerOutside food is allowed. There is no restriction of taking food to this park. Payment can be made by card also.
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QuestionAre there hotels near Bannerghatta National Park?PurplecakecarolineCommunity AnswerYes. The nearest hotels are Park Hotel and Resort, Bannerghatta Nature Camp Jungle Lodges, and Elephant Country Homestay.
Warnings
- Also make sure you don't carry any plastic bags inside the park since its made a plastic free zone.⧼thumbs_response⧽
- Do not put your hands, head out of the Tempo during the Safari.⧼thumbs_response⧽
- Do not feed any animals or birds at the zoo⧼thumbs_response⧽